Valpo alumni are doing amazing things across the country and around the world — in their professional and personal lives. They’re leading industries, contributing knowledge, and serving in a multitude of ways. These class notes offer a glimpse into their activities, accomplishments, and milestones. If you have news to share with your fellow Valpo alumni, please share it below.
Published Fall 2022
Morris Smith
Morris Smith ’81 was named vice president at Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages in April 2022. Morris will serve as vice president of public affairs, communications, and sustainability, serving markets across Texas and parts of New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
Published Fall 2021
David and Risë Sloup Lange
David ’81 and Risë Sloup ’81 Lange are enjoying life in Champaign, Illinois, and their new role as grandparents. David completed his term as president of the American Concrete Institute, a 30,000-member organization that serves the concrete industry. His presidential duties included opening the first ACI international office in Dubai and traveling to 14 countries during 2019. David is a professor of civil engineering at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana.
Kimberly Ruse Davidson
Kimberly Ruse ’81 Davidson and her Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir were selected as a featured performing choir at the 2020 American Choral Directors Association Southern Region Conference in Mobile, Alabama. Kim is in her 33rd year directing the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir, and this was their fourth convention performance
Published Winter 2019
Michael Langer
Michael Langer ’81 J.D. of the law firm Langer & Langer in Valparaiso, Indiana, was recognized as one of 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction for the third year. The American Institute of Family Law publishes an annual list of the top 10 family law attorneys in each state.
Published Spring/Summer 2016
Jim LeMunyon
Jim LeMunyon ’81 was elected to a fourth term in the Virginia House of Delegates in November 2015, representing portions of Fairfax and Loudoun Counties in Northern Virginia.
Published Summer 2015
Lori Vansant Solyom
Lori Vansant Solyom ’81 received an invitation from Illinois State Senator Chris Nybo to serve on a districtwide legislative advisory committee.